US Bridges

Mo 215 S over Pomme De Terre Rvr

Good

Polk County, Missouri · S 33 T 32 N R 21 W · Structure no. 7970

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,675
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 215 S over Pomme De Terre Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 215 S over Pomme De Terre Rvr in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 70 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,675 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,680 by 2044. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 215 S
CrossesPomme De Terre Rvr
LocationS 33 T 32 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 215
CountyPolk County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.45402, -93.2444
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,675 (2024)
Projected traffic2,680 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 215 S over Pomme De Terre Rvr built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Mo 215 S over Pomme De Terre Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 215 S over Pomme De Terre Rvr carry?

About 1,675 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mo 215 S over Pomme De Terre Rvr?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 215 S over Pomme De Terre Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.